The most common protein supplement due to it’s bioavailability (easy for your body to assimilate) is whey.

However if you have a dairy intolerance this can cause some people issues. The best whey supplement I have found is Vital Whey. It is hormone, pesticide and preservative free, made from organic grass fed cows milk.

There are also vegan options where the protein from brown rice, pea, cranberry and other plants has been extracted & concentrated.

Protein from animals provides all the essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein) for optimal absorption & application.

Plants do not contain all of the essential amino acids but do contain varying amounts of the eleven non-essential aminos.

So therefore they are important within a balanced diet but in most cases do not provide the full spectrum of amino acids for optimal health to become available.

A total plant based diet will likely leave most people with some deficiencies. That is why both approaches must be applied.

A high protein diet in combination with a high vegetable intake from the majority of your meals is the most effective way to achieve & maintain optimal health & performance.

How Much Should You Eat?…

As a general rule of thumb I suggest:

Male: Around 3 grams of protein per kg of bodyweight per day

Eg. 80kg man should ingest approximately 240 grams of protein per day.

Female: Around 2 grams of protein per kg of body weight.

Eg. 50kg women should ingest approximately 100 grams of protein per day